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Welcome to 7th Grade Science!
Week of August 25th thru August 29th:
For Tuesday, August 26th: Write 5 norms that are practiced at home. State whether you were involved in the decision making of these norms. Why or why not?
For Wednesday, August 27th: Using the Science Laboratory Safety Rules sheet given today, read each safety rule and apply the appropriate category to each rule. Keep in mind, these selections are what you believe is appropriate. Categories can be used multiple times. Write your responses on the sheet (after each rule), using only the abbreviations given to you, in pencil. Separate each abbreviated category with a comma.
For Thursday, August 28th: Review your lab safety rules; you must become familiar with each rule to assist in having a safe and workable environment for the population. Also, study the diagram displaying students in a laboratory setting. Be prepared to address safe and unsafe behaviors of each student in the diagram.
For Friday, August 29th: Think about what you must consider in order to be safe and accident-free when performing tasks, at home/away from home or just out and about. You must have a reason that explains why it is necessary for you to consider the outcome, before and during a behavior/event.
Week of September 01st thru September 05th:
For Tuesday, September 02th and Wednesday, September 03rd: (Due - Thursday, September 04th)
Write ten (10) safe behaviors that you practice, five (5) at home and five (5) away from home. Tell why you believe they are necessary, and exactly what type of accidents/injuries they prevent.
For Friday, September 05th: Write your interpretation of 'process skills'.
Week of September 08th thru September 12th:
For Monday, September 08th: Write 5 qualitative observations that you make between school and home. Write in complete sentences.
For Tuesday, September 09th: Complete Qualitative and Quantitative Observations worksheet. (Due - Thursday, September 11th)
For Thursday, September 11th: Review safety rules for test tomorrow
For Friday, September 12th: Read pp. viii - xiii and pp. 2 - 13.
Week of September 15th thru September 19th:
For Monday, September 15th: Read and complete the handout, Introduction to Inferring.
For Tuesday, September 16th: Read and complete the handout, Skills Introduction: Measuring. Answer the Checkpoint question.
For Thursday, September 18th: Write the metric measurements of ten (10) items used or present in your household.
Week of September 22nd thru September 26th:
For Monday, September 22nd: (1) Define the following words and add them to your Vocabulary List sheet: organism, traits, homeostasis (2) Read pp. 14 - 18 in your textbook; answer the Self Check statements, #1 and #2 on page 18.
For Tuesday, September 23th: (Due - Thursday, September 25th): List 5 organisms, and tell how these organisms respond in their environment. Each response should be a reaction to something that is occurring or has occurred.
For Thursday, September 25th: Define the following terms, record them on your Vocabulary List sheet: response; stimulus; structure.
For Friday, September 26th: Write an example for each characteristic of living things (organisms) that was discussed in class. These characteristics are located on the graphic organizer chart that was completed in class. Write each example in a complete sentence, and use an ink pen.
The following areexamples for organisms having organization or order within a cell or cells:
Nerve cells are specified only for the nervous system because organisms have order in their cell structure. OR
Organisms are organized so that cells combine to make tissues, tissues combine to make up organs and organs form organ systems, such as, the circulatory system.
Week of September 29th thru October 3rd:
For Monday, September 29th: Define the following terms, and write each definition on your Vocabulary List sheet: contaminate, spontaneous generation, biogenesis.
For Tuesday, September 30th: Complete the reading assignment in your textbook on Where does life come from?, pp. 19 - 21. Answer statements 1 - 5 in complete sentences. If you do not write the statement/question, then, the answer should include the statement/question. This will let you know exactly what you are answering (gives clarity to your answer); it is especially helpful when you review your work.
For Wednesday, October 01st: Complete the handout given to you in class today. The answers to both questions are located in Figure 14 on page 20: Visualizing the Origins of Life.
For Thursday, October 02nd: Explain stimulus and response. How is response to a stimulus related to homeostasis? Write in ink!
Week of October 06th thru October 10th:
For Tuesday, October 07th: Review/study - Characteristics and Needs of Living Things; quiz tomorrow.
For Wednesday, October 08th: Read p. 847 in textbook - Use and Care of a Microscope.
For Thursday, October 09th: Think of examples that can be related or connected to characteristics and needs of living things. Again, study the Use and Care of a Microscope, p. 847 in your textbook.
Week of October 14th thru October 17th:
For Wednesday, October 15th: Study the information given to you on the microscope. Be able to identify each part and know the function of each part. In order to use the microscope, you must know the parts and their functions.
Week of October 20th thru 24th:
For Friday, October 24th: Define the following vocabulary words: cell wall; cell membrane; cytoplasm; nucleus; mitochondrion; chloroplast; ribosome; Golgi body; endoplasmic reticulum; vacuole; nucleolus; cytoskeleton; lysosome; vesicles; and, organelle. These words are related to the structure of the cell. Write the definitions on your Vocabulary Sheet. Make certain that you skip a line after each definition. Use your textbook, pp. 38 - 45. If you can not find the words in your textbook, use the dictionary.
Week of October 27th thru 29th: End of 1st Quarter
For Monday, October 27th: (Due October 29th) Read pp. 10 - 11, in your textbook. Answer the five (5) statements located under Applying Science: Does temperature affect the rate of bacterial reproduction? The statements to be answered are under the subtitle - Solving the Problem. First, write the question, then, write the answer/response under the question. Skip a line before writing the next question. Bring your composition book to class tomorrow.
For Thursday, October 30th: (Due Monday, November 03rd) Define flagellum and cilia. Write the definitions on your 'vocabulary sheet'. Also, examine the pictures and read the information on pp. 48 - 49 in your textbook. Answer the following statements: (1) What are the similarities and differences between a fluorescence microscope and a phase-contrast microscope? (2) Compare and contrast the features of a TEM and an SEM. [Review and follow the format for HW]
Week of November 03rd thru 07th: Beginning of 2nd Quarter
For Monday, November 03rd: (Due November 05th) Draw the four different cells that are present on page 38. Under each cell, write the type of cell that it is, and the system to which it belongs. [Example: bone cell - Skeletal System] Due: Wednesday, November 05th. [Review and follow the format for HW]
For Thursday, November 06th: Read pp. 38 - 45 in your textbook. Study your vocabulary terms that are related to the structure of the cell. The spelling quiz on Friday will be on the first eight (8) terms. These are the terms that you need to spell correctly: cell wall, cell membrane, cytoplasm, nucleus, mitochondrion, chloroplast, ribosome and Golgi body. The point value for each term is 12.5 points. Have someone to say the terms while you write them down. You can also write the terms from memory, and check for correctness yourself. Good Luck!
Week of November 10th thru 14th:
For Tuesday, November 11th: Study the remaining terms of 'structure of the cells' for a spelling quiz on Friday, November 14th. There will be a TEST given on Friday, November 21st related to pp. 38 -45 in your text book.
Week of November 17th thru 21st:
For Monday, November 17th: Review class notes on Basic Chemistry of the Cell for discussion in class tomorrow.
For Wednesday, November 19th: Study notes on Basic Chemistry of the Cell; re-read pp. 38 - 45 in your text book to prepare for Test on Friday, November 21st.
Week of November 24th thru 25th:
For Monday, November 25th: Read pp. 52 -55; answer statements 1 - 6 on p. 55 in complete sentences. Write the statements presented in the textbook. Use proper spacing after each response.
Week of December 01st thru 05th:
For Monday, December 01st: Project - Model of a Plant or Animal Cell -due December 18th. Below is the criteria for the 'project'. Value is 20% of grade.
The purpose of this project is to reinforce your understanding of the structure of the cell; and, to associate the structure of your model to represent some basic organelles/parts along with their functions. Below are guidelines to help you create a model of a plant or animal cell. The cell parts must be well-crafted, colorful and neat. There must be at least ten (10) structural parts (organelles), which would include the cell membrane and the cell wall.
The base of the model should be cardboard or Styrofoam, a stiff material; no poster board. Its dimensions must be between 8" x 10" and 10" x 12". 10 points.
Organelles must be fixed to the base so they do not fall off or become loose when touched or when the project is moved. 20 points.
Organelles must be labeled, to identify each part. 10 points.
Organelles must be crafted or made to have their own distinctive characteristic (appearance). 20 points.
Creativity and Color: Creativity involves the materials that are used to make or craft each organelle. (Think of the model shown to you in class.) The coloring of the different organelles must be of pre-colored material and/or colored by makers or colored pencils. 15 points.
Neatness: A tidy project is one that does not have the adhesive/glue that is used to keep the organelles in place, seen throughout the project either on the floor of the project or on other parts. The glue should dry clear and located only on the bottom of the organelles (parts) to keep them in place. 15 points.
The names of the organelles and their functions must be typed. After each name and function, double-space before typing the next organelle and function. Paper's title should be - Plant Cell: Parts and their Functions or Animal Cell: Parts and their Functions. 10 points.
The total possible points for each criterion depend on you.
YEAR 2015 Week of January 05th thru 09th:
For Tuesday, January 05th: Read pp. 96 - 102 in textbook. Define the following terms: asexual reproduction; chromosome [write the definitions on your Vocabulary Sheet located in your binder/notebook]
For Thursday, January 07th: Read and complete the handout on Cell Reproduction.
For Friday, January 09th: (Due Monday, January 12th) Complete a sentence outline on Cell Division and Mitosis, in textbook on pp. 96 - 102. Below is a frame for the outline:
TITLE: Cell Division and Mitosis
OBJECTIVE: To communicate specific information that relates to cell division and mitosis
FRAME for outline:
I. The Importance of Cell Division
A. (It is important for the different stages of growth in an organism to occur, and for the production new cells.) Example *
B.
C.
D.
II. The Cell Cycle
A. The Length of the Cycle
1. It is not the same in all cells. *
a. It takes about 19 hours in some bean cells. *
b.
c.
2. In humans, repeated cells occur in skin and bone cells. *
B. Interphase
1. It is a period of growth and development.
2.
3.
III. Mitosis
A.
B
C.
IV. Asexual Reproduction
A. Cellular Asexual Reproduction
B. Budding and Regeneration
Week of January 12th thru 19th:
For Tuesday, January 13th: Cell Reproduction; Objective: To determine what living things have in common; Directions: List 8 living things, then write one thing these items have in common with each other and with you. (Due - Wednesday, January 14th)
Week of February 02th thru 06th:
Week of February 09th thru13th:
For Thursday, February 12th: Using your text, complete p. 131; problems 1 and 2; Heredity: Applying Math to Calculate Percentages [Objective: To calculate the probability of occurring traits; and, p. 140 Section Review; problems 1 - 6. Heredity [Objective: To express an interpretation of data that is related to heredity]
Welcome to 7th Grade Science!
Week of August 25th thru August 29th:
For Tuesday, August 26th: Write 5 norms that are practiced at home. State whether you were involved in the decision making of these norms. Why or why not?
For Wednesday, August 27th: Using the Science Laboratory Safety Rules sheet given today, read each safety rule and apply the appropriate category to each rule. Keep in mind, these selections are what you believe is appropriate. Categories can be used multiple times. Write your responses on the sheet (after each rule), using only the abbreviations given to you, in pencil. Separate each abbreviated category with a comma.
For Thursday, August 28th: Review your lab safety rules; you must become familiar with each rule to assist in having a safe and workable environment for the population. Also, study the diagram displaying students in a laboratory setting. Be prepared to address safe and unsafe behaviors of each student in the diagram.
For Friday, August 29th: Think about what you must consider in order to be safe and accident-free when performing tasks, at home/away from home or just out and about. You must have a reason that explains why it is necessary for you to consider the outcome, before and during a behavior/event.
Week of September 01st thru September 05th:
For Tuesday, September 02th and Wednesday, September 03rd: (Due - Thursday, September 04th)
Write ten (10) safe behaviors that you practice, five (5) at home and five (5) away from home. Tell why you believe they are necessary, and exactly what type of accidents/injuries they prevent.
For Friday, September 05th: Write your interpretation of 'process skills'.
Week of September 08th thru September 12th:
For Monday, September 08th: Write 5 qualitative observations that you make between school and home. Write in complete sentences.
For Tuesday, September 09th: Complete Qualitative and Quantitative Observations worksheet. (Due - Thursday, September 11th)
For Thursday, September 11th: Review safety rules for test tomorrow
For Friday, September 12th: Read pp. viii - xiii and pp. 2 - 13.
Week of September 15th thru September 19th:
For Monday, September 15th: Read and complete the handout, Introduction to Inferring.
For Tuesday, September 16th: Read and complete the handout, Skills Introduction: Measuring. Answer the Checkpoint question.
For Thursday, September 18th: Write the metric measurements of ten (10) items used or present in your household.
Week of September 22nd thru September 26th:
For Monday, September 22nd: (1) Define the following words and add them to your Vocabulary List sheet: organism, traits, homeostasis (2) Read pp. 14 - 18 in your textbook; answer the Self Check statements, #1 and #2 on page 18.
For Tuesday, September 23th: (Due - Thursday, September 25th): List 5 organisms, and tell how these organisms respond in their environment. Each response should be a reaction to something that is occurring or has occurred.
For Thursday, September 25th: Define the following terms, record them on your Vocabulary List sheet: response; stimulus; structure.
For Friday, September 26th: Write an example for each characteristic of living things (organisms) that was discussed in class. These characteristics are located on the graphic organizer chart that was completed in class. Write each example in a complete sentence, and use an ink pen.
The following are examples for organisms having organization or order within a cell or cells:
Week of September 29th thru October 3rd:
For Monday, September 29th: Define the following terms, and write each definition on your Vocabulary List sheet: contaminate, spontaneous generation, biogenesis.
For Tuesday, September 30th: Complete the reading assignment in your textbook on Where does life come from?, pp. 19 - 21. Answer statements 1 - 5 in complete sentences. If you do not write the statement/question, then, the answer should include the statement/question. This will let you know exactly what you are answering (gives clarity to your answer); it is especially helpful when you review your work.
For Wednesday, October 01st: Complete the handout given to you in class today. The answers to both questions are located in Figure 14 on page 20: Visualizing the Origins of Life.
For Thursday, October 02nd: Explain stimulus and response. How is response to a stimulus related to homeostasis? Write in ink!
Week of October 06th thru October 10th:
For Tuesday, October 07th: Review/study - Characteristics and Needs of Living Things; quiz tomorrow.
For Wednesday, October 08th: Read p. 847 in textbook - Use and Care of a Microscope.
For Thursday, October 09th: Think of examples that can be related or connected to characteristics and needs of living things. Again, study the Use and Care of a Microscope, p. 847 in your textbook.
Week of October 14th thru October 17th:
For Wednesday, October 15th: Study the information given to you on the microscope. Be able to identify each part and know the function of each part. In order to use the microscope, you must know the parts and their functions.
Week of October 20th thru 24th:
For Friday, October 24th: Define the following vocabulary words: cell wall; cell membrane; cytoplasm; nucleus; mitochondrion; chloroplast; ribosome; Golgi body; endoplasmic reticulum; vacuole; nucleolus; cytoskeleton; lysosome; vesicles; and, organelle. These words are related to the structure of the cell. Write the definitions on your Vocabulary Sheet. Make certain that you skip a line after each definition. Use your textbook, pp. 38 - 45. If you can not find the words in your textbook, use the dictionary.
Week of October 27th thru 29th: End of 1st Quarter
For Monday, October 27th: (Due October 29th) Read pp. 10 - 11, in your textbook. Answer the five (5) statements located under Applying Science: Does temperature affect the rate of bacterial reproduction? The statements to be answered are under the subtitle - Solving the Problem. First, write the question, then, write the answer/response under the question. Skip a line before writing the next question.
Bring your composition book to class tomorrow.
For Thursday, October 30th: (Due Monday, November 03rd) Define flagellum and cilia. Write the definitions on your 'vocabulary sheet'. Also, examine the pictures and read the information on pp. 48 - 49 in your textbook. Answer the following statements: (1) What are the similarities and differences between a fluorescence microscope and a phase-contrast microscope? (2) Compare and contrast the features of a TEM and an SEM. [Review and follow the format for HW]
Week of November 03rd thru 07th: Beginning of 2nd Quarter
For Monday, November 03rd: (Due November 05th) Draw the four different cells that are present on page 38. Under each cell, write the type of cell that it is, and the system to which it belongs. [Example: bone cell - Skeletal System] Due: Wednesday, November 05th. [Review and follow the format for HW]
For Thursday, November 06th: Read pp. 38 - 45 in your textbook. Study your vocabulary terms that are related to the structure of the cell. The spelling quiz on Friday will be on the first eight (8) terms. These are the terms that you need to spell correctly: cell wall, cell membrane, cytoplasm, nucleus, mitochondrion, chloroplast, ribosome and Golgi body. The point value for each term is 12.5 points. Have someone to say the terms while you write them down. You can also write the terms from memory, and check for correctness yourself. Good Luck!
Week of November 10th thru 14th:
For Tuesday, November 11th: Study the remaining terms of 'structure of the cells' for a spelling quiz on Friday, November 14th. There will be a TEST given on Friday, November 21st related to pp. 38 -45 in your text book.
Week of November 17th thru 21st:
For Monday, November 17th: Review class notes on Basic Chemistry of the Cell for discussion in class tomorrow.
For Wednesday, November 19th: Study notes on Basic Chemistry of the Cell; re-read pp. 38 - 45 in your text book to prepare for Test on Friday, November 21st.
Week of November 24th thru 25th:
For Monday, November 25th: Read pp. 52 -55; answer statements 1 - 6 on p. 55 in complete sentences. Write the statements presented in the textbook. Use proper spacing after each response.
Week of December 01st thru 05th:
For Monday, December 01st: Project - Model of a Plant or Animal Cell - due December 18th. Below is the criteria for the 'project'. Value is 20% of grade.
The purpose of this project is to reinforce your understanding of the structure of the cell; and, to associate the structure of your model to represent some basic organelles/parts along with their functions. Below are guidelines to help you create a model of a plant or animal cell. The cell parts must be well-crafted, colorful and neat. There must be at least ten (10) structural parts (organelles), which would include the cell membrane and the cell wall.
The total possible points for each criterion depend on you.
YEAR 2015
Week of January 05th thru 09th:
For Tuesday, January 05th: Read pp. 96 - 102 in textbook. Define the following terms: asexual reproduction; chromosome [write the definitions on your Vocabulary Sheet located in your binder/notebook]
For Thursday, January 07th: Read and complete the handout on Cell Reproduction.
For Friday, January 09th: (Due Monday, January 12th) Complete a sentence outline on Cell Division and Mitosis, in textbook on pp. 96 - 102. Below is a frame for the outline:
TITLE: Cell Division and Mitosis
OBJECTIVE: To communicate specific information that relates to cell division and mitosis
FRAME for outline:
I. The Importance of Cell Division
A. (It is important for the different stages of growth in an organism to occur, and for the production new cells.) Example *
B.
C.
D.
II. The Cell Cycle
A. The Length of the Cycle
1. It is not the same in all cells. *
a. It takes about 19 hours in some bean cells. *
b.
c.
2. In humans, repeated cells occur in skin and bone cells. *
B. Interphase
1. It is a period of growth and development.
2.
3.
III. Mitosis
A.
B
C.
IV. Asexual Reproduction
A. Cellular Asexual Reproduction
B. Budding and Regeneration
Week of January 12th thru 19th:
For Tuesday, January 13th: Cell Reproduction; Objective: To determine what living things have in common; Directions: List 8 living things, then write one thing these items have in common with each other and with you. (Due - Wednesday, January 14th)
Week of February 02th thru 06th:
Week of February 09th thru 13th:
For Thursday, February 12th: Using your text, complete p. 131; problems 1 and 2; Heredity: Applying Math to Calculate Percentages [Objective: To calculate the probability of occurring traits; and, p. 140 Section Review; problems 1 - 6. Heredity [Objective: To express an interpretation of data that is related to heredity]